| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $241.61 | 4.462% | $252.3906 | $252.39 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.75 | 3.477% | $50.445 | $50.45 | $50.45 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.82 | 4.301% | $238.6615 | $238.66 | $238.65 | $238.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.67 | 13.195% | $245.2596 | $245.26 | $245.25 | $245.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.78 | 10.555% | $188.8058 | $188.81 | $188.80 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.91 | 9.416% | $147.6131 | $147.61 | $147.60 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.69 | 7.637% | $101.9215 | $101.92 | $101.90 | $101.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,136.23 | $1,225.0971 | $1,225.10 | $1,225.05 | $1,225.10 | |